These Bharuch Masala spice coated peanuts are the perfect munchie to put out at a party or to keep around the house as a snack. The peanuts are covered in a savory blend of spices and a little kick from the fried serrano pepper. You won't be able to stop eating these things
2 cups dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
1⁄4 cup peanut or other neutral oil
1 ½ Tbs Bharuch Masala
1 tsp minced ginger
2 Tbs thinly sliced scallion whites- save the greens
1 serrano chili slit in half
2 cups dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp sugar
1 Tbs lime or lemon juice
- Slowly heat the oil and Serrano pepper until the pepper is fragrant and starts to color.
- Add the Bharuch masala, ginger, scallion whites in the oil and stir until ginger and scallions start to color as well.
- Stir in the peanuts, salt and sugar. Mix well and cook, stirring constantly until the peanuts are warm and completely coated with the spiced oil mixture.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the lime/lemon juice and serve.
- Garnish with thinly sliced scallion greens.